Surya Grahan 2026 Live Streaming: When, where and how to watch the solar eclipse in IndiaSolar Eclipse 2026 Live Streaming: The first solar eclipse of 2026, a stunning "Ring of Fire" annular event, will occur on February 17th. W...
17 Feb, 2026, 01.54 PM IST
Annular Solar Eclipse 2026: Will it be visible in India? Check 'Ring of Fire' path, timings and visibility detailsAnnular Solar Eclipse 2026 India Visibility Details: An annular solar eclipse, the ring of fire, will occur on February 17, 2026. This cele...
11 Feb, 2026, 01.32 PM IST
Scientists spot brightest record-breaking flare ever from a distant supermassive black holeScientists have captured the brightest flare ever recorded from a supermassive black hole, radiating as brilliantly as 10 trillion suns. Th...
04 Nov, 2025, 07.32 PM IST
‘God’s Hand’ captured by a dark energy camera? Know in detail about image and inside storyA dark energy camera has captured images of what appears to be the ‘God’s hand’. These celestial structures in the universe enable research...
14 May, 2024, 08.08 PM IST
Astronomy camera captures North Korean rocket stage exploding after satellite launchNorth Korea's satellite launch rocket faced a mid-air explosion captured by a South Korean observatory, possibly to hinder recovery. The Ch...
23 Nov, 2023, 02.01 PM IST
Capturing the Solar Eclipse on your phone camera: Tips and precautionsThe approaching solar eclipse this Saturday presents a distinct chance for astronomy enthusiasts to use their smartphone cameras to capture...
13 Oct, 2023, 01.12 AM IST
Chile night sky lights up with meteorsResidents heard a sound of thunder which was lighting up the sky in Santiago City. It turned out to be a meteor crossing the atmosphere.
10 Jul, 2022, 08.31 PM IST
This light-sensing camera with more than 1,000 sensors can detect signs of alien lifeConsidered as one of the highest-performance cameras ever, it can also detect elusive dark matter.
22 Nov, 2019, 06.07 PM IST
World's largest digital sky survey issues biggest-ever astronomical data releaseThis second release contains over 1.6 petabytes of data, making it the largest volume of astronomical information ever released.
29 Jan, 2019, 12.34 PM IST
ISRO plans to launch India’s second space observatoryThe AstroSat-2 mission, which will help in observing distant celestial bodies, is meant to further the study of astronomy and astrophysics.
19 Feb, 2018, 11.42 AM IST
- NASA's flying telescope to study Saturn's moon, comets
Washington, Dec 30 (IANS) NASA has said its flying observatory Sofia is preparing for its 2018 campaign, which will include, among others, ...
30 Dec, 2017, 12.52 PM IST
- Most accurate measurement of universe's dark matter unveiled
New York, Aug 4 (IANS) With a survey covering about 1/30th of the entire sky and spanning several billion light-years in extent, scientists...
04 Aug, 2017, 05.17 PM IST
NASA's 'flying' telescope begins studying asteroids, starsNASA's "flying" telescope aboard a highly modified Boeing 747SP jetliner has begun its fourth series of flights to map planets, asteroids, ...
22 Feb, 2016, 03.15 PM IST
Meteor monitoring network to be set up in Abu DhabiEach station contains two cameras, the first one contains a lens known as 'fish eye' which covers the sky with a wide angle and the second ...
11 Nov, 2015, 03.11 PM IST
World's fastest camera can capture 100 billion frames per secA team of biomedical engineers has developed the world's fastest camera, a device that can capture events up to 100 billion frames per seco...
04 Dec, 2014, 04.52 PM IST
Fun apps for aspiring astronomers for their smartphones and tabletsWhether you want to cultivate astronomy as a hobby or a career, gadgets that you already own can serve as helpful tools.
01 Oct, 2011, 06.04 PM IST
- Google's 'Star Droid' to help mobile phone users study night skies
Google is preparing to launch a mobile phone application called Star Droid that can help amateur astronomers identify stars and planets.
11 May, 2009, 11.50 AM IST